Deck 10: Ceilings and Walls

Question 1

The area above the suspended ceiling but below the floor above is called the

A) soffit.
B) plenum.
C) gypsum.
D) dado.

Answer 1

plenum.

Question 2

The most prevalent rigid wall covering is

A) gypsum wallboard.
B) pressed wood.
C) plaster.
D) paint.

Answer 2

gypsum wallboard.

Question 3

All of the following terms are used to describe gypsum wallboard EXCEPT

A) sheetrock.
B) drywall.
C) plaster.
D) gyp board.

Answer 3

plaster.

Question 4

Which material has low cost, comes in a variety of finishes, and is an excellent insulator?

A) plaster
B) drywall
C) wood (plywood)
D) stucco

Question 5

Which of the following resists stains, is fireproof, but generally serves as a poor insulator and reflects noise?

A) wood
B) wallboard
C) plastic laminate
D) stone

Question 6

This surface reflects heat, is typically used in contemporary interiors, and may be brushed for easier upkeep.

A) metal
B) plastic laminate
C) mirror
D) marble

Question 7

Which is water-based and slightly shiny in appearance?

A) satin alkyd
B) matte acrylic
C) matte latex
D) satin latex

Question 8

A finish used to protect hardwood floors in high traffic areas is a

A) varnish.
B) s hellac.
C) polyurethane.
D) stain.

Question 9

Trompe l'oeil wallpaper is

A) wallpaper employing human figures.
B) wallpaper employing nature scenes.
C) wallpaper from France.
D) wallpaper employing three-dimensional illusions.

Question 10

Hand-painted wallpapers are known to have been made as early as

A) 1000 B.C. in Mesopotamia.
B) 500 B.C. in India.
C) 200 B.C. in China.
D) the Renaissance in Italy.

Question 11

Domino papers

A) contain a marbleized effect.
B) are hand blocked.
C) are black with white dots.
D) are delivered in 15 minutes or less they are free.

Question 12

The most common method of producing wallcoverings today is

A) silk-screen printing.
B) hand blocking.
C) roller printing.
D) embossing.

Question 13

A single roll of wallpaper contains

A) 30 square feet.
B) 36 square feet.
C) 40 square feet.
D) 72 square feet.

Question 14

A vinyl-protected wallpaper is a wallcovering that

A) has been impregnated with vinyl.
B) has a woven cotton backing treated with plastic.
C) is hung first, and then treated with a vinyl coat.
D) is manufactured with a coating of vinyl plastic.

Question 15

To increase the apparent height of a room

A) continue the wall treatment a short distance onto the ceiling.
B) use patterned ceilings that reflect the design of the wall treatment.
C) use horizontal lines in the room.
D) none of the above are correct.

Question 16

Commercial suspended ceilings form a grid pattern that is usually 2' X 2' or 2' X 4'.

Question 17

Drywall typically comes in sheets that are 4" X 4".

Question 18

"Anaglypta" is a French term describing ornately carved paneling.

Question 19

A finish painted to look like marble would be considered "faux."

Question 20

Typically, Type II and Type III wallcoverings are 54" wide.

Question 21

Match the following:

-sculptured

A) The ceiling meets the wall at a curve
B) Also called a gable
C) Used to define an area in a room
D) Can be highly dramatic, even a focal point
E) Forms a grid pattern using moldings and sunken areas
F) Also called a lean-to
G) An extension up into the ceiling of 6" to 18"

Question 22

Match the following:

-shed

A) The ceiling meets the wall at a curve
B) Also called a gable
C) Used to define an area in a room
D) Can be highly dramatic, even a focal point
E) Forms a grid pattern using moldings and sunken areas
F) Also called a lean-to
G) An extension up into the ceiling of 6" to 18"

Question 23

Match the following:

-cathedral

A) The ceiling meets the wall at a curve
B) Also called a gable
C) Used to define an area in a room
D) Can be highly dramatic, even a focal point
E) Forms a grid pattern using moldings and sunken areas
F) Also called a lean-to
G) An extension up into the ceiling of 6" to 18"

Question 24

Match the following:

-tray

A) The ceiling meets the wall at a curve
B) Also called a gable
C) Used to define an area in a room
D) Can be highly dramatic, even a focal point
E) Forms a grid pattern using moldings and sunken areas
F) Also called a lean-to
G) An extension up into the ceiling of 6" to 18"

Question 25

Match the following:

-coved

A) The ceiling meets the wall at a curve
B) Also called a gable
C) Used to define an area in a room
D) Can be highly dramatic, even a focal point
E) Forms a grid pattern using moldings and sunken areas
F) Also called a lean-to
G) An extension up into the ceiling of 6" to 18"

Question 26

Match the following:

-coffered

A) The ceiling meets the wall at a curve
B) Also called a gable
C) Used to define an area in a room
D) Can be highly dramatic, even a focal point
E) Forms a grid pattern using moldings and sunken areas
F) Also called a lean-to
G) An extension up into the ceiling of 6" to 18"

Question 27

Match the following:

-dropped

A) The ceiling meets the wall at a curve
B) Also called a gable
C) Used to define an area in a room
D) Can be highly dramatic, even a focal point
E) Forms a grid pattern using moldings and sunken areas
F) Also called a lean-to
G) An extension up into the ceiling of 6" to 18"

Question 28

Match the following:

-ponging

A) Creates a marbleized effect.
B) Creates a mottled or blochy texture
C) Layers of transparent color give the illusion of depth
D) Produces a speckled appearance

Question 29

Match the following:

-spattering

A) Creates a marbleized effect.
B) Creates a mottled or blochy texture
C) Layers of transparent color give the illusion of depth
D) Produces a speckled appearance

Question 30

Match the following:

-ragging

A) Creates a marbleized effect.
B) Creates a mottled or blochy texture
C) Layers of transparent color give the illusion of depth
D) Produces a speckled appearance

Question 31

Match the following:

-glazing

A) Creates a marbleized effect.
B) Creates a mottled or blochy texture
C) Layers of transparent color give the illusion of depth
D) Produces a speckled appearance

Question 32

Match the following:

-Dye lot

A) Requires the wallpaper to be soaked in water before applying to wall
B) Relates to the time of production of the product
C) Improves adherence to wall
D) When this is high, wallcovering is more costly
E) Permanent application of fabric to a wall
F) Includes rods attached to the wall
G) Incorporates a woven cotton backing

Question 33

Match the following:

-Pattern Repeat

A) Requires the wallpaper to be soaked in water before applying to wall
B) Relates to the time of production of the product
C) Improves adherence to wall
D) When this is high, wallcovering is more costly
E) Permanent application of fabric to a wall
F) Includes rods attached to the wall
G) Incorporates a woven cotton backing

Question 34

Match the following:

-Sizing

A) Requires the wallpaper to be soaked in water before applying to wall
B) Relates to the time of production of the product
C) Improves adherence to wall
D) When this is high, wallcovering is more costly
E) Permanent application of fabric to a wall
F) Includes rods attached to the wall
G) Incorporates a woven cotton backing

Question 35

Match the following:

-Coated Fabric

A) Requires the wallpaper to be soaked in water before applying to wall
B) Relates to the time of production of the product
C) Improves adherence to wall
D) When this is high, wallcovering is more costly
E) Permanent application of fabric to a wall
F) Includes rods attached to the wall
G) Incorporates a woven cotton backing

Question 36

Match the following:

-Paste Method

A) Requires the wallpaper to be soaked in water before applying to wall
B) Relates to the time of production of the product
C) Improves adherence to wall
D) When this is high, wallcovering is more costly
E) Permanent application of fabric to a wall
F) Includes rods attached to the wall
G) Incorporates a woven cotton backing

Question 37

Match the following:

-Shirring Method

A) Requires the wallpaper to be soaked in water before applying to wall
B) Relates to the time of production of the product
C) Improves adherence to wall
D) When this is high, wallcovering is more costly
E) Permanent application of fabric to a wall
F) Includes rods attached to the wall
G) Incorporates a woven cotton backing

Question 38

Match the following:

-Prepasted

A) Requires the wallpaper to be soaked in water before applying to wall
B) Relates to the time of production of the product
C) Improves adherence to wall
D) When this is high, wallcovering is more costly
E) Permanent application of fabric to a wall
F) Includes rods attached to the wall
G) Incorporates a woven cotton backing

Question 39

Using the following terms, identify the parts of the wall. Not all terms will be used: base
molding, chair rail, crown molding, dado, door jam, panel, plinth, shoe mold, stile, transom.
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Question 40

There are six functions of a ceiling. List two of them.

Question 41

Discuss the advantages of movable all systems:

Question 42

Which type of wallcovering is allowable in high traffic areas? Circle the answer(s).
Type I, Type II, Type III

Question 43

If a room is 12'wide by 9' long, how many strips of 36" wallcovering are needed to cover the room?